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Published: 12:58 BST, 4 May 2019 | Updated: 12:58 BST, 4 May 2019
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European royalty including Princess Anne and King Philippe of Belgium attended the funeral of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Jean today.
Several hundred people joined the royals to pay their respects for the Grand Duke who died last month at the age of 98.
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was also present as mourners gathered in freezing rain at the Luxembourg cathedral, following the ceremony on giant TV screens.
Grand Duke Jean reigned for 36 years but stepped aside in 2000 in favour of his eldest son Henri.
Jean-Marie Cottong, 43, said she remembered him 'for his politeness and kindness' and for his role in the liberation of the country at the end of World War II.
The grand duke served in the British army, taking part in the D-Day landings and then the advance into Luxembourg.
Princess Anne was in Luxembourg today for the funeral of Grand Duke Jean, who died at the age of 98 last month
King Philippe of Belgium was joined by his wife Queen Mathilde and daughter Princess Elisabeth
Pictured: pallbearers carry the coffin of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Jean towards the Notre-Dame
